PICTURE PERFECT

GIMP is a powerful tool for improving digital photos. We’ll explain how to crop pictures, simulate depth of field, and correct perspective.

Part 1 of this two-part series on image manipulation with GIMP looked at correcting your washed out or underexposed images and white balance. Part 2 covers correcting perspective, cropping photos, and simulating depth of field with GIMP tools.

Graphic artists often face the problem of turning a photograph into an image that will tile over a larger surface. This task is not as easy as it sounds, but if you’re up for the challenge, this tutorial will give you a first-hand look at some advanced tools in the GIMP toolkit.